HEADS UP: Obama press conference at 11:00 ET.

[jefferson_dem]

Journos get to take their best shots at 11 am ET press availability in Los Angeles.

http://thepage.time.com/2008/02/01/obama-will-take-questions/

Not sure if the news networks will be carrying it. Keep an eye out for a link.

[halobeam]

1. do we know why a presser?

[Horse with no Name]

2. Do you think he agreed to be Clinton's running mate?

Duck for incoming...:hide:

[MoonRiver]

4. That was my first thought.

But it's hard to believe. Maybe another endorsement? But we usually know about that before it happens.

[frazzled]

6. No need to duck, but here's my thoughts about that

I think it would be pretty hard for anyone with a strong need to effect policy wanting to be Hillary's running mate--not because they couldn't work with her or don't like or respect her, but because the specter of the "unofficial" VP, Bill Clinton, will seem very daunting. Would he always be consulted first?

That is why I see an Obama-Hillary ticket more likely than a Hillary-Obama ticket. With the former you get Hillary without Bill; with the latter, Bill will always be standing between the president and her VP.

But I'm usually wrong. I'd like to see a ticket with both of them on it either way. I never thought that till I saw them together last night.

[hamsterjill]

21. You may be right!

After last night's debate, I started to wonder if there is some strategy being played out here. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part for a more united party, but that last question about the "dream ticket" really struck a chord, I thought.

Beginning at Edward's press conference for his withdrawal, the rhetoric of "the party will make history" has been repeated very often and a theme seems to be emerging.

And I'm guessing it would be a Clinton/Obama ticket. He is much younger and time would be on his side for a run after eight years of Hillary.

Probably being totally naive here, but you never know.

[PADemD]

3. An Edwards Endorsement?

[jefferson_dem]

18. I think Edwards would be callling that presser and not Obama.

We'll see.

It may just be a "routine" Q/A session.

[goldcanyonaz]

5. VP announcement?

[adapa]

22. no too early in the process for that

[jasmine621]

7. His handlers know he has to do something after that strong showing

by Hillary last night. My guess is that Edwards may endorse him. I think Edwards was waiting to see if he needed to do that now or later. Obama opened with his statement about Edwards. Hillary included her accolades in a much more substantive way but it was not her first statement. I kinda felt that Obama was engaging in a little pandering here but that's ok. Edwards deserves as much praise as they give him.

[Bullet1987]

8. Strong showing by Hillary?

Most people say it was even, with Clinton getting beat BAD on Iraq. But spin away...

[11 Bravo]

20. Most people say?

Someone's Fox Blocker must be broken.

[flpoljunkie]

9. It could be Richardson...

[NYCGirl]

13. I think you're right. Obama is headed for NM tomorrow, I believe. NT

[Straight Shooter]

10. I thought Edwards said he would wait until after Super Tuesday to endorse.

Those who have followed Edwards more closely than I, is that what he said? He said he didn't want to make it a political decision or exert too much influence, something like that.

[cali]

11. not at all. His showing was as strong as hers and

he exceeded expectations. Neither won or lost much of anything.

[graywarrior]

15. Excuse me? Obama was the stronger of the two.

[TornadoTN]

16. I thought they were both very good - about even

With Obama carrying a slight edge for me because of A.)Iraq and B.) I'm a supporter.

But I have to give Hillary credit, she had a good showing and came across as a likable, intelligent candidate. Previously, I thought she acted as the "anointed one" and forced.

[gaiilonfong]

19. jasmine Did you get that from Taylor Marsh PAID DLC shill

or from her boyfriend Craig Crawford, ....
because the rest of the REAL world called it even or slightly for Obama!

[bdamomma]

12. kick

[DUyellow]

14. its probably the union endorsement

[TornadoTN]

17. Union endorsement and something else I would bet

They normally just make statements or quick conferences about the endorsements but this is apparently a full-fledged presser. I would wager they are going to showcase the Union endorsement and perhaps put something else in play today.

We shall see!

[shadowknows69]

23. kicking. anyone who gets to see this please give us a summary

[DUyellow]

24. it is live on cnn.com

[debatepro]

26. any update?

Stuck without access to a TV.

[Skwmom]

25. Hopefully, he'll counter the bogus VP meme the Clinton campaign

is trying to push to undermine Obama.